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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,568.76, 98,328.98 and 23,437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,568.76, 98,328.98 and 23,437.46 is: 35,147.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,568.76 : 98,328.98 = 23,437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,568.76/98,328.98 = 23,437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,568.76x = 98,328.98 × 23,437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,568.76x = 2,304,581,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,581,535.59/65,568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,147.55

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